Clayworks

You may only use open studio if you have previously taken a class at Womanspace. Please check the studio availability by clicking the link below to view the calendar. You may pay here for use of the Lower Clay Studio or Upper New Dimensions Studio. Please indicate on the sign-in sheet in the studio that you paid on the website, how much and what the payment was for. Thank you

Open Studio cost is $5.00 per hour or $20 for 4 hours or more, for use of either the upper studio or clay studio.

Clay costs are $15.00 for a 12.5 pound bag of clay or $1.50 per pound, this cost includes the use of glazes and firing.

This class is for all clay workers. Bring yourself to your next level with mentoring & instruction in a fun environment while working at your own pace or following along with peers. Teacher will devote time to work with individuals to help troubleshoot and challenge you at your level to encourage growth. “quality vs quantity” is an important skill to learn while working with clay, so why not take on the challenge! Prerequisite is beginner wheel or handbuilding or pre approval.Class includes 25lbs of clay, glazes and firings. Additional clay available for purchase. Please bring an apron and hand towel to class. Each students is required to bring their own pottery tool kit, (available at local craft stores or online). Intermediate to advanced.

This class will be perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of creating pottery on a pottery wheel or someone with little experience who wants to further develop their skills. Learn essential wheel-throwing techniques from centering to trimming. Mugs and small vases will be the first forms we practice throwing on the wheel. Then enhance these pieces with hand-built elements such as handles and decorating the surfaces with underglaze, sgrafitto, and more. This class will give the student with little or no experience the opportunity to learn and develop a basic set of wheel-throwing skills. After taking this class, the student will take with them a small collection of functional wheel-thrown pottery as well as the confidence and skills needed to create more advanced pieces in the future. Fee includes up to 25lb of clay, glazes and firing. Please bring to class an apron and hand towel. Each student must bring their own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make wheel thrown pottery? Then this class is for you! Starting from the beginning, you will learn how to wedge, center, pull and shape the clay on a potters wheel. You will get the opportunity to practice both bowl shapes as well as vase shapes and learn how to add handles or other decorative aspects to your work. You will complete the process of thrown pottery by trimming your pieces to get them ready to fire. Once out of the kiln you will glaze and finish off your artwork. Fee includes up to 25lb of clay, glazes and firing. Come ready to learn this enticing new skill!

Learn techniques of hand-building and sculpting in clay. Join this fun class with fellow clay artists to bring yourself to your next level of creativity. Instructor led, mentoring, or independent study. Whatever your skill level, you will enjoy this new evening class of slab, coil, press mold, textures, image transfer and more. Bring your ideas to brainstorm since the sky's the limit! Wheels available for those who are proficient in throwing and wish to incorporate the two. Class includes 25lbs of clay, glazes and firings. Additional clay available for purchase. Please bring an apron and hand towel to class. Each students is required to bring their own pottery tool kit, (available at local craft stores or online). All levels beginner to advanced.

Carrying on with Dee's enthusiasm! Jean and Linda will be there to help you explore new techniques and skills in pottery. Come and join the fun! Fee includes up to 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firing. Please bring to class an apron and hand towel. Each student must bring their own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Reg by 3/28

You’ve been throwing on the wheel for a while now and you’re feeling confident in your abilities to create basic forms. This class will allow you to take your skills further and learn to throw with larger amounts of clay and create more intricate forms such as bottles, plates, and lidded vessels. Students are welcome to suggest forms they’re interested in creating and demonstrations will be given based on interest. Students are also free to work on their own personal projects and receive assistance from the instructor as needed. Students must have some experience throwing on a wheel and feel comfortable creating the most basic forms. Fee includes up to 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firing. Please bring to class an apron and hand towel. Each student must bring their own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).

This class is for all clay workers. Bring yourself to your next level with mentoring & instruction in a fun environment while working at your own pace or following along with peers. Teacher will devote time to work with individuals to help troubleshoot and challenge you at your level to encourage growth. “quality vs quantity” is an important skill to learn while working with clay, so why not take on the challenge! Prerequisite is beginner wheel or handbuilding or pre approval.Class includes 25lbs of clay, glazes and firings. Additional clay available for purchase. Please bring an apron and hand towel to class. Each students is required to bring their own pottery tool kit, (available at local craft stores or online). Intermediate to advanced.

This class will be perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of creating pottery on a pottery wheel or someone with little experience who wants to further develop their skills. Learn essential wheel-throwing techniques from centering to trimming. Mugs and small vases will be the first forms we practice throwing on the wheel. Then enhance these pieces with hand-built elements such as handles and decorating the surfaces with underglaze, sgrafitto, and more. This class will give the student with little or no experience the opportunity to learn and develop a basic set of wheel-throwing skills. After taking this class, the student will take with them a small collection of functional wheel-thrown pottery as well as the confidence and skills needed to create more advanced pieces in the future. Fee includes up to 25lb of clay, glazes and firing. Please bring to class an apron and hand towel. Each student must bring their own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).

Age 18+. Int.-Adv. Join this fun, free form handbuilding clay class and create something you are interested in . We use forms, natural elements, and your imagination to build practical, unusual or whimsical forms with guidance from the instructor. Lots of tools to play with, lots of colors to choose from. So many choices for you to enjoy. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.

Learn techniques of hand-building and sculpting in clay. Join this fun class with fellow clay artists to bring yourself to your next level of creativity. Instructor led, mentoring, or independent study. Whatever your skill level, you will enjoy this new evening class of slab, coil, press mold, textures, image transfer and more. Bring your ideas to brainstorm since the sky's the limit! Wheels available for those who are proficient in throwing and wish to incorporate the two. Class includes 25lbs of clay, glazes and firings. Additional clay available for purchase. Please bring an apron and hand towel to class. Each students is required to bring their own pottery tool kit, (available at local craft stores or online). All levels beginner to advanced.